When Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mushtaq Ahmed spoiled Australia’s party in Karachi | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Karachi in 1994, remains one of the most thrilling finishes in cricket history. Chasing 315 for victory, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position at 258 for 9, staring down the barrel of their first-ever defeat at the jam-packed National Stadium in Karachi. Australia, eager to secure their first win in Pakistan in 35 years, seemed all but certain to seal the victory.However, what followed was a nerve-wracking partnership between Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mushtaq Ahmed. Inzamam and Mushtaq mounted a fierce counterattack, capitalizing on an injury-ravaged Australian bowling attack. Inzamam, calm under pressure, played some exquisite strokes, while Mushtaq, known more for his leg-spin than his batting, matched him with aggressive ...